Love Brand of the Year 2025
— CKS Fashion
100% Belgian and proud of it, CKS Fashion’s mission is to boost women’s confidence and inspire them to express their individuality through bold, colourful looks for every occasion. This past year, CKS entered two remarkable collaborations: with ReBELLE Antwerp and clothing rental platform Dressr — both reinforcing the brand’s commitment to style, sustainability, and creativity. ReBELLE Antwerp works with surplus fabrics to give pre-loved blazers a new life. Together, they launched a capsule collection of seventy upcycled blazers, crafted from vintage pieces and leftover materials from CKS’s festive collection — selling out in no time. Through these projects, CKS made a powerful statement: party fashion can be both circular and chic.
Website: cks-fashion.com
Instagram: cksfashion
— Elliot & Ostrich
The past year marked a breakthrough for Elliot & Ostrich. They developed an innovative customization journey, allowing clients to co-create their most iconic design, the Lion ring, in a deeply personal way. They transformed their Antwerp showroom into a high-end, immersive experience — the intimate, story-driven setting drew the attention of international media. They launched several high-impact campaigns, such as The Muse, celebrating four real women and their personal ring stacks. They introduced their first external point of sale at Nectar, Antwerp’s curated concept store, and built partnerships with luxury brands like La Mer and Delvaux. Their presence was also established at Botanic Sanctuary, the only 5-star hotel in Antwerp. These milestones reflect their mission: to create fine jewelry that is not only beautiful, but meaningful — fusing craftsmanship, emotion, and contemporary relevance.
Website: elliotandostrich.com
Instagram:@elliotostrichjewellery
— Judassime
The past year, Judassime has pushed the boundaries of fashion, merging couture craftsmanship with radical queer identity. Both the Ready to Undress collection and the FEARLESS bag line were launched, expanding the vision of the brand into accessories. Benjamin Voortmans, the designer behind Judassime, had the honour of designing a bespoke look for Princess Delphine of Belgium, showcased during the National Day celebrations. They also worked together on a capsule collection including a bag and three T-shirts. Through performance, social media, and physical collections, Judassime has created a multidisciplinary practice that speaks to resilience, rebellion, and beauty beyond norms.
Website: judassime.com
Instagram: @judassime
— OSCAR The Collection
OSCAR The Collection is celebrated for its tone-on-tone signature: every fabric is custom-dyed in exclusive shades, resulting in collections that are harmonious, understated, and instantly recognizable. After solidifying its presence in Belgium’s top boutiques, the brand successfully expanded to several strategic international locations. They also gained international exposure through organic endorsements by influential personalities such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Eva Longoria. The brand expanded its core offering by integrating knitwear, everyday essentials, and ready-to-wear pieces into one unified wardrobe concept.
Website: oscarthecollection.com
Instagram: @oscar_the_collection
— Pursuit Femmes
Pursuit Femmes redefines women’s tailoring in Belgium by combining heritage craftsmanship with modern empowerment. They celebrated their fourth anniversary with a renewed flagship store, launched innovative services such as the tailoring bus, and dressed inspiring women from politics, media, and culture. With bold campaigns like Suit Your Story, they continue to position the suit as a symbol of female confidence and self-expression. Their mission is not only to create garments, but to build a movement that empowers women to take space — locally and globally.
Website: pursuit-femmes.com
Instagram: @pursuit.femmes
— Woody
For over thirty years, Woody has stood for huggable fashion with character. The past year, the brand collaborated with Team Belgium on a capsule collection co-created with cyclist Lotte Kopecky and hockey player Alexander Hendrickx. Its Ghent roots were celebrated through a capsule collection with illustrator Helen b. The Woody Re:Play project placed circularity at the heart of its mission, transforming leftover fabrics from the Turkish atelier into unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. Beyond its iconic Originals, Woody continues to expand its range, elevating its fashion level through regular capsule launches that bring more depth, layering, and style to the brand’s universe.
Website: woodyworld.com
Instagram: @woodyworldofficial
— Figurati
Since launching in 2021 with two self-designed scarves, Figurati has created over 80 original scarf designs, each telling its own colourful and imaginative story. The past year, the brand opened its very first physical store in Antwerp — a former garage that Julie and Philip Vastmans, the duo behind Figurati, renovated themselves into a vibrant flagshipstore. They also successfully expanded their product range from scarves to a full clothing line, with their fuzzy sweater becoming a signature piece and bestseller. Recently, Figurati’s designs have become available in multiple retail stores across Belgium and in Amsterdam — marking the brand’s first step beyond its own sales channels.
Website: figurati-antwerp.com
Instagram: @figurati_antwerp
— MXDVS
Walking the razor’s edge between art and rebellion, MXDVS carves a space where design becomes an act of defiance. This past year, the brand launched a new knitwear collection, including their first knitted interior pieces. They also hosted their second physical pop-up shop in Antwerp. With visitors from both national and international audiences, the event reflected the growing global community around MXDVS. They released the third edition of their Splitted Hoodie series and expanded their team by adding a dedicated in-house creative focused on shoot production and marketing. This step deepens the brand’s commitment to long-term storytelling and intentional creative direction.
Website: store.mxdvs.com
Instagram: @mxdvs
— Primadonna
Inclusivity isn’t a trend for Primadonna — it’s in their DNA. The brand offers 93 sizes, even if only ten pieces of a specific one are sold. This past year, they also created their own in-store mannequins with diverse skin tones and body shapes based on real consumer scans. Another milestone was the launch of the Our Body Love campaign, featuring real women, photographed by Marie Wynants, sharing their personal stories and perspectives on body image. The goal of this campaign was to inspire others to look at their bodies with kindness — and remind them that lingerie should never make you feel bad about yourself.
Website: primadonna.com
Instagram: @primadonnalingerie
— Talking Walls
The garments of Talking Walls begin with authentic images captured in the streets. These stories are translated into refined garments crafted from noble materials such as silk and cashmere. Each piece is a wearable work of art that carries a sense of place and cultural connection. Over the past year, Talking Walls has strengthened its international presence, achieving impressive growth in turnover and expanding with approximately fifty new retail doors worldwide. They also launched their flagship boutique in the heart of Antwerp’s fashion district. Capsule collections and exclusive collaborations — including one with Bang & Olufsen — continue to celebrate their cultural storytelling through high-end, meaningful design.